Mashale Straker, Class of 2027
Mashale Straker is the Finance and Accounting Manager at The Osteosarcoma Institute and a PMBA student at UT Dallas. Originally from New York, Mashale moved to Dallas with over 10 years of accounting experience to explore new opportunities. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Oakwood University and has experience in small business, nonprofit, and tax accounting. At UTD she is pursuing her MBA to gain specialized skills in finance strategy, leadership, analytics, and risk management to evolve with the business landscape. Outside of work and class, Mashale enjoys traveling, roller skating and a hot cup of tea.
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Neeha Kilari, Class of 2027
Neeha Kilari is a Campus Recruiter at Cognizant and an PMBA student at UT Dallas. She leads undergraduate Consulting recruiting in Dallas, supporting full-time, internship, and externship hiring, and also assists with MBA-level recruiting for Consulting and Sales. Neeha earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UT Dallas, where she first discovered her passion for inclusive hiring and student mentorship through HR internships and recruiting roles. Outside of work and school, she enjoys exploring local coffee shops, visiting bookstores, and connecting with peers through career coaching and storytelling.
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Sanskruthi Nemoori, Class of 2027
Sanskruthi is currently pursuing her Professional MBA Flex at the University of Texas at Dallas.
She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Human
Resources and a certificate in Digital Marketing. Post graduation, she gained professional
experience at Amazon in operations, investigations, and compliance, along with brief
experience in event management. Her journey has fueled her passion for creative
problem-solving and people-focused leadership.
Sanskruthi is now focused on leveraging her managerial abilities and decision-making
skills, through which she aims to become a people leader and develop an entrepreneurial
mindset. On campus, she has been actively contributing as a communications officer for
Ambassadors Against Hunger, North Texas Food Bank- UTD chapter, as she enjoys
blending her creativity with a purpose-driven initiative. Beyond academic and
professional goals, she enjoys dancing and painting.
Ryan Siow, Class of 2027
Ryan is a Program & Project Manager at Verizon, where he leads strategic initiatives in Capacity Planning and Labor Capitalization within the Customer Experience Organization. He graduated from the University of California at Riverside with a B.S. in Operations and Supply Chain Management and has experience in operations engineering, process improvement, and strategic planning across global logistics and technology companies, including Amazon and DHL Supply Chain. He is pursuing his MBA in the Evening Cohort at UT Dallas to strengthen his leadership, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ryan is passionate about empowering teams and fostering a culture of growth through data-driven strategy and thoughtful leadership. Outside of work and academics, Ryan enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with his fiancée and their Labradoodle, Hachi.
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Taha Ahmed, Class of 2026
Taha is a current student in the Professional MBA Flex Program. He is currently pursuing both an MBA and an MS in Information Technology and Management. He completed his undergraduate studies at JSOM in 2021, earning double majors in Business Administration and Finance. Upon graduating, he joined AT&T through the Finance Development Program (FDP) and gained experience in various financial roles before settling into a full-time position as a Financial Analyst. Taha is now focused on enhancing his technical skillset and managerial abilities through the Flex Program. He is motivated by continuous learning and is dedicated to growing as a leader that drives innovation and impactful change in business. Beyond academic and professional goals, he enjoys staying active, reading, watching films and television, and following sports.
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Brad Allison, Class of 2026
Brad currently works as a Chemical Water Treatment Consultant for Nalco Water, specializing in Data Centers and Microelectronics. Graduating from BYU with a BS in Chemical Engineering, Brad gained experience in Facilities Operations as an engineering supervisor at the Gaylord Texan, then transitioned to the more technical role of water treatment consultant. He speaks English, Russian, and some Spanish. Brad is pursuing the MBA at UT Dallas to better understand each of the roles and opportunities within large corporations, expand his network, improve his consulting abilities, and continue his personal development. Brad is blessed with an incredible wife and 2 wonderful children. He enjoys all sports, especially disc golf, serving in his local congregation and experiencing different cultures.
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Will Cooper, Class of 2026
William is an Electrical Design Engineer currently leading innovative projects in Rockwall, TX. With a BS in Engineering from Texas A&M University, Will joined the Professional MBA Evening Cohort at UTD as a way to break into the business realm and further develop his networking and business skills. He aspires to use the knowledge and connections gained from the MBA program to eventually launch his own business, merging his existing technical experience with a new-found entrepreneurial mindset.
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